Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Vendors and crafters sought for tag sale

    St. James Columbiettes will hold a Tag Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 24 at in the parking lot at Holy Trinity Church, 100 Main St., Helmetta. Vendors and crafters are sought. Cost is $15 per table. For details, call Linda (732) 521-4681.

  • Older adults sought for anxiety research study

    Adults age 60 or above who are often worried and have noticed an increase in anxiety and tension in the past few months are invited to the Rutgers Mood Management Class, offered as part of a research study on anxiety at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. The program will teach participants how to make slight changes…

  • Local Lutheran church has Sat. thrift shop hours

    St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, located at the top of the hill on Pleasant Avenue (off Amboy Avenue), Edison, has announced its thrift shop hours. The store is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, where shoppers can find bargains on clothing, household items and gifts. Donations are accepted during hours of operation. For more…

  • Something’ll be ‘fishy’ at Edison library on July 6

    The Edison Public Library continues to hold registration in person or by phone for “Goldfishin’,” which is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at the main library, 340 Plainfield Ave. Children ages 2-5 with parent/caregiver will discover something’s “fishy” at the library as they celebrate the pet goldfish through stories, a craft and…

  • Job seekers support group meets every Thursday

    The NOVA (New Opportunities for Vocational Advancement) Job Seekers support group – the vocational and employment services department of Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County – meets every Thursday from 10-11:30 a.m. at the JFVS, 515 Plainfield Ave., Edison, to network and share ideas and contacts. Call Diane Markowitz at (732) 777-1940…

  • YMCA allows moms to exercise with their babies

    The Metuchen Branch YMCA, 65 High St., now offers a walking club for moms and their babies in strollers. Fee is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Every participant will receive a T-shirt, and water will be supplied at each walking session. For more information, call Beth Thomas at (732) 548-2044, ext. 226, or…

  • Adult book club being offered through YMCA

    The Metuchen Branch YMCA, 65 High St., has formed a book club for adults, which meets at 7 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month. To register, call the YMCA at (732) 548-2044, or e-mail [email protected].

  • Pool memberships still available in Metuchen

    The Metuchen Municipal Pool, Lake Avenue, is still accepting membership applications for the 2006 season. Both resident and nonresident memberships are available. Those interested in purchasing a membership can go directly to the pool, which is currently open on weekends from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. In addition…

  • Men’s drop-in basketball program in full swing

    The Metuchen Recreation Commission’s Men’s Drop-in Basketball program is held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday evenings at the Edgar School gymnasium, Brunswick Avenue. Open to Metuchen residents who are over 30, the program is free of charge. For further information, call the commission at (732) 632-8502.